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• These are physician anesthesiologists in residency training who are here at the Capitol to learn how
• Several of them train and live right here in Sacramento at the UC Davis Medical Center and are training
• These are physician anesthesiologists in residency training who are here at the Capitol to learn how
• Several of them train and live right here in Sacramento at the UC Davis Medical Center and are training
• Several of them train and live right here in Sacramento at the UC Davis Medical Center and are training

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Regulators, regulate and train. This board felt it was important to get that training back there.
• The people that are doing the work now, your Class A, Class B folks, are trained to do this.
• It's eight hours of training per code cycle.
• We're also qualifying the individuals that are doing the training.
• They can get their training. They get a certificate issued. They have both the provider— Issued.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• So this is under the salon training program? Yes, ma'am. 9-6. Okay.
• This would be section 30-27-8C with the heading Salon Training Program.
• four hours of training and they have to be supervised, and so they would be doing what they're trained
• And again, the licensure still applies in the salon training program.
• They do not agree with the salon training program.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• The Florida National Guard has 3 primary missions to provide highly trained units and personnel to support
• center, which means a training flight which has the capability to train and house up to a brigade size
• to do the collective training at level in scale at a great cost and loss of training time because of
• It's a dual purpose facility, meaning will use it for training, supporting all that federal training
• There's a base out in the Jacksonville area that they train night vision goggles.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• . >> THIS BILL IS SO DESIGNED TO TRAIN EDUCATION EDUCATORS.
• SB 444 REQUIRES SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO RECEIVE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS TRAINING.
• SUCH PERSONNEL MUST ANNUALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECEIPT OF TRAINING FORGET IT REQUIRES EACH SCHOOL SUCH
• PERSONNEL MUST ANNUALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECEIPT OF TRAINING FORGET IT REQUIRES EACH SCHOOL DIFFERENT
• IS NO MANDATORY TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES DESPITE US REQUIRING THE SAME TRAINING FOR HOSPITALITY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• training its coursework and preparing our future workforce.
• But we support that training program.
• We've trained over several hundred students in that program. 97% stay in their apprenticeship.
• We just don't give them the opportunity, and we don't train them properly.
• We trained 75% of all registered apprentices in the Commonwealth for free.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on the economic impact of Massachusetts higher education institutions, with opening remarks noting the significance of September 11 and the role colleges and universities play in the state’s economy, workforce, and research ecosystem. UMass leaders testified first, describing UMass as a major employer and economic driver that educates large numbers of Massachusetts residents, supports thousands of jobs, and generates billions in annual economic activity. They emphasized the importance of research funding, warned that federal grant cancellations, suspensions, and slowdowns were harming research operations and talent retention, and voiced strong support for Governor Healey’s proposed DRIVE initiative as bridge funding to protect research capacity and jobs. Committee members focused heavily on workforce preparation in emerging fields such as AI, cyber, quantum computing, and engineering. UMass leaders said AI is being embedded across curricula and research, but also warned that financial constraints forced reductions in PhD admissions, especially in computer science and engineering, which could weaken the future workforce pipeline. They also described the practical effects of grant uncertainty, including reduced graduate admissions and concerns about losing researchers to institutions abroad. Members asked for more detailed data on grant timing, funding gaps, and where students and researchers were going. A second panel from private colleges and universities, including AICUM, Suffolk, Smith, and Clark, highlighted the broad economic and civic contributions of private higher education. Testimony cited large annual economic impacts, job creation, tax revenue, community service, legal clinics, dual enrollment, entrepreneurship support, sustainability investments, and access programs. Speakers also discussed enrollment pressures, COVID-related social and mental health challenges, student visa and federal policy concerns, and the need to preserve liberal arts alongside career-focused training. The committee then heard from MIT, where testimony focused on research commercialization, biotech spinouts, and the role of federal, philanthropic, and industry funding in sustaining innovation; members pressed for more data on funding sources and asked what state policy could do to keep talent and businesses in Massachusetts. The hearing continued with additional public higher education testimony, including Bridgewater State, Bristol Community College, and Northeastern, which emphasized workforce-aligned programs, social mobility, apprenticeships, co-op education, and the need for better coordination between higher education, employers, and state workforce systems.

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• All posse members needed to receive certain training.
• training to find cadaver dogs.
• training to find cadaver dogs.
• So for us not to be the training ground and just training other police departments, and to be able to
• Board to the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures. HCR 2059, a resolution reaffirming support for county sheriffs and recognizing their constitutional authority, drew debate over language describing sheriffs’ authority as “supreme” or “supreme constitutional.” Supporters said it was a tribute to sheriffs’ work, especially in rural areas, while opponents objected to the phrasing as tied to fringe legal theories. The resolution passed with a do-pass recommendation, 8-3. HB 2811 was presented as closing a gap in Arizona law by making interference with a lawful arrest involving violence or threats of violence a felony under obstructing governmental operations. Supporters said it would clarify the law and align it more closely with federal standards; opponents argued the conduct was already covered by existing resisting-arrest and hindering statutes and that the bill was duplicative and confusing. The bill received a do-pass recommendation, 8-4. HB 4129 would create a Department of Public Safety mental health and wellness program for law enforcement officers and appropriate $15 million for confidential counseling, peer support, family counseling, telehealth, and related services, with some funding reserved for smaller agencies. The sponsor and supporters emphasized officer trauma and suicide prevention, while opponents said similar services already exist and raised cost concerns. Before a final vote, the sponsor requested the bill be held for further work, and the committee agreed. The committee also advanced HB 2270, which expands protections for county seals, logos, insignia, and related identifiers and gives sheriffs exclusive authority over naming and dissolving posses. Sheriffs and county officials said the bill was needed after disputes over posse names and branding; critics warned the language was too broad and could raise First Amendment and due process concerns. The bill passed 12-1. HB 2416, appropriating $20 million for local border support and law enforcement costs related to drug trafficking, smuggling, prosecution, detention, and equipment, also passed after testimony both for and against the funding, 7-5. HB 4018, a strike-everything amendment clarifying sheriffs’ authority over volunteer posses and reserves, passed 10-0 after testimony from sheriffs’ office staff and a member of the public who opposed expanded use of armed volunteers. HB 2253, barring retaliation against employees who testify in law-enforcement disciplinary appeal proceedings, passed unanimously after an amendment removed language voiding restrictive policies. The committee then began hearing HB 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund using investment earnings from the state rainy day fund to pay DPS and corrections salaries, with the sponsor saying he intended to remove the forfeiture component before floor consideration.

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• They've already had the training and are able to find and implement that.
• There's Narcan training that our folks at DOH do and Narcan distribution. It's a blast.
• So we've been partnered with UNM Division of Adolescent Medicine to create the training and that training
• , 35 school nurses that have received training, and that training means that they're certified and can
• We've done most of that training in person or via Zoom and we're working on an asynchronous training.

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• Sadly, we have issues with insufficiently trained diagnostic team members.
• It takes money to ensure they are well-trained so they can identify these characteristics and provide
• We do not have enough trained staff. ...enough trained dyslexia therapists to support all the students
• We need to utilize our highly trained CALCs and CALPs, and we have. ...one right here with us.
• We need the programs, the resources, the training, and the staff.

Keywords: special education, funding gap, dyslexia, House Bill 2, Senate Bill 568, House Bill 3928, disability penalty

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on special education funding, with significant discussions around House Bill 2 (HB2), Senate Bill 568 (SB568), and House Bill 3928 (HB3928). Key speakers advocated for increased funding to close the estimated $1.7 billion annual gap that affects special education in Texas public schools. Several witnesses, including educators and students affected by dyslexia, provided personal testimonies about the impact of insufficient funding and the disability penalty, which penalizes schools financially for identifying students needing special education services. The committee demonstrated a strong commitment to advocate for changes that would improve special education resources and training for teachers, thereby ensuring that all Texas children receive the educational support they need to thrive.

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• establishment of a statewide registered teacher apprenticeship program and Joint Apprenticeship Training
• establishment of a statewide registered teacher apprenticeship program and Joint Apprenticeship Training
• The training would result in a Tier 3 license.
• of a new industry in our dual training of a new industry in our dual training grant<01:34:12.840
• that was provided for that dual training that was provided for that dual training the<01:35:25.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We've met seniors who are interested in getting quicker to their medical appointments with this train
• <00:22:57.039> extension<00:22:58.039> and deserves um a light train extension and
• So the cost of the train versus the cost of the bus: we would need 5 billion people to ride on that train
• <00:31:52.559> versus Transit so the cost of the train versus Transit so the cost of the train
• <00:31:57.919> at billion people to ride on that train at billion people to ride on that train

Keywords: 1183, house

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• grow up rural to be able to do that training in rural communities.
• <00:35:28.640> pathways, investment in rural training pathways, investment in rural training
• How does that fit with ongoing training.
• residents be training on nutrition? residents be training on nutrition?
• <01:19:06.719> on know that uh two hours of training on know that uh two hours of training

Bills: HF1925

Keywords: nurse licensure, multistate license, healthcare, public safety, interstate compact, nursing regulation, 1183, house

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• <00:04:56.560> around 1500 of our staff in the training around 1500 of our staff in the training
• We do weekly trainings with our staff.
• And then these trainings are really—the training is really about not about the restraining of students
• sure that all staff that are trained sure that all staff that are trained that<00:10:07.120>
• So that's really the trained on this.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And it raises a fundamental question: should a contractor be required to set aside their own trained,
• Should a contractor be required to set aside their own trained, trusted employees to take a public job
• Next up, we have AB 2101, Assembly Member Mike Gipson, regarding human trafficking notice and training
• Next up, we have AB 2101, Assembly Member Mike Gipson, regarding human trafficking notice and training
• Can it be, like, the training? I'm all for that. Yeah.

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to public safety, emergency response, wildfire prevention, and environmental protection. AB 2152 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez would streamline CEQA litigation for new fire station projects and add best-practice requirements; supporters, including firefighters, said it would help communities and firefighter safety, while opponents argued the project labor agreement requirements would raise costs and limit participation for small and nonunion contractors. The bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2041 by Assembly Member Carrillo would expand reporting related to 911 dispatcher pre-arrival medical instructions; after amendments and stakeholder agreement, opposition groups said they would remove their opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2101 by Assembly Member Gipson would require human trafficking notices and training at disaster sites and for disaster response workers; supporters said it would protect vulnerable workers, while broadband, city, and county representatives raised implementation concerns, especially in rural disaster areas. It passed to Appropriations despite a no vote from Vice Chair Hadwick. The committee also considered AB 1805, which would require an audit and stronger oversight of the state’s Next Generation 911 project after concerns about major spending and delays. CalNENA supported the bill’s transparency and accountability provisions, and the measure passed to Appropriations. AB 1536 by Assembly Member Addis would tighten safety and public review requirements for offshore oil pipeline restarts and require decommissioning of certain spill-prone pipelines; environmental and coastal government groups supported it, while the Western States Petroleum Association warned it would threaten fuel supply and pipeline operations. The bill passed to Appropriations on a divided vote. AB 1964 would direct the State Fire Marshal to survey home hardening in fire-prone areas and estimate costs; it passed to Appropriations with broad support. AB 1960, also by Assembly Member Bennett, would use a portion of wildfire prevention grants to encourage community-level home hardening certification. The author said the bill would create incentives and broader public awareness, while the vice chair argued it would favor communities that can already afford hardening and divert resources from higher-need areas; the bill still passed to Appropriations. AB 1863 by Assembly Member DeMaio would clarify that people cannot be charged simply for calling 911 or when no services are rendered, while preserving fees for actual services and allowing billing for legitimate emergency response costs; it passed to the Assembly floor. The committee also took up consent item AB 2517, which passed to Appropriations. After add-on votes for absent members, the meeting adjourned.

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• So those mentors get significant training.
• So residential mentors get training from our housing office and peer mentors get training, obviously
• So we have what we like to consider a pretty highly trained workforce.
• And so the challenge for my son is having appropriately trained staff.
• But that's the starting point of the trained staff that are constantly trained and retrained on how her

Summary: The meeting opened with routine business, including approval of the January 13, 2026 minutes, and a brief recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The task force then heard a presentation from the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions on two student support programs: the Empower Program for non-degree-seeking students ages 18–24 with mild intellectual disabilities, and the Autism Support Program for degree-seeking students with autism. Speakers described academic coaching, peer and career coaching, residential supports, person-centered planning, internships, and scholarship/fee structures, noting that both programs charge a $5,000 per-semester fee and rely on scholarships and fundraising to offset costs. Members asked about dorm arrangements, individualized plans, and how students transition in and out of supports; presenters explained that Empower students remain in the program throughout, while Autism Support Program students may enter or leave services as needed. The committee next heard from Pulaski Technical College’s 3D program, a three-year transition and post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on culinary, baking, and hospitality training. Presenters outlined integrated classes with traditional students, faded support over time, internships, and outcomes such as 97 students enrolled since the program began, 57 graduates, strong completion rates, and many graduates obtaining and retaining jobs in the food service industry. Members asked about how success is measured, why rates are not 100 percent, the role of integrated classes, tuition, and community partnerships; staff explained that grading includes technical and professional skills, tuition is $5,700 per semester, and scholarships such as GETS and FAFSA help reduce costs. They also noted plans to expand offerings and pursue accreditation through the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council. Finally, the task force received a presentation from SLS Community, a Fayetteville nonprofit serving neurodivergent adults through residential supports, supported employment, community activities, and advocacy. Leaders described a long-term vision tied to the Cato Springs mixed-use development, where housing, jobs, clinical services, and community amenities would be integrated in a “live, work, play” model. They discussed a residential program, a new vocational program called Program Forge, community events, and the challenges of the “services cliff” after age 21, especially for adults with complex support needs. Members and parents spoke about the importance of trained direct support professionals, ABA-based supports, and the need for better funding and service models for adults. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming autism-related events and a request for future discussion on task force appointments and broader issues around ABA oversight and misuse.

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• As in 462, animal control officers in the military training. Government.
• As 1498, appropriation and police department training center. ATT and public safety.
• We have law enforcement who talk about going through the post training.
• Extensive training and experience.
• And they have years of training. And they respect the law.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I don't want to call it training because y'all are lawyers. He's probably been trained enough.
• Not only do we have training, and we do continue to have training.
• Not only do we have training, and we do continue to have training.
• And so I think maybe some training, brief training about what happens.
• And so I think maybe some training, brief training about what happens.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard several audit-related reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports were scheduled for standing committees and the full Legislative Joint Audit Committee, with one requested report still in progress. The City, County, and Local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, reinstatement of turnback funds for entities that filed required reports, and action involving the town of Daisy, which was directed to repay misused street funds at 10% of general fund revenue annually. The education and state agencies reports included higher education audits and state agency findings, with some reports filed and others deferred to the February meeting for additional information or corrective-action details. The committee then took up a special audit of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Legislative Audit reported that the program, funded with $10 million in desegregation money plus a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, with 116 graduates, but found numerous eligibility and disbursement problems, including scholarships to ineligible students, excessive awards, improper documentation, and unclear disposition of some assets. Committee members questioned UALR representatives about oversight, staffing, and whether funds were properly used, and also heard from Philander Smith College about its limited role in verifying enrollment. Members expressed concern about the program’s results and the lack of detail on accountability, and the committee voted to table the report until the next meeting for further review and requested additional information, including the federal court order and more detail on expenditures and oversight. Finally, the committee reviewed the annual disposition report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 resulting in criminal charges and convictions, 39 still under review, 96 not charged, and others dismissed or pending; 20 convictions produced fines, restitution, and audit-cost orders, and bond trust fund claims were paid in some cases. Prosecutor Coordinator and Attorney General representatives explained that some referrals do not meet criminal standards, may lack intent, or are otherwise not prosecutable, and members asked for more standardized reporting, clearer explanations of why cases are not charged, and more information on restitution efforts. The committee discussed possible templates, training, and better coordination, then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12, 2026.

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• Ai needs to be trained in computer science needs to be able to do quality assurance on a machine that
• The the the always the challenge of when you train you train your young well as they become very attractive
• , stem training because the employers are looking for those people.
• There were talks because we do have a lot of people looking for these train people.
• So I think the state has has realized that we need to have more training for these people.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• training training program<03:37:49.439> any<03:37:49.760> impact.
• look at training and we look at training look at training and we look at training as<03:45:27.040
• We've catered the training.
• We've catered the training.
• We've catered the training.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first discussed a budget-related issue involving liquor commission enforcement staff and tobacco enforcement funding. A member explained that proposed cuts to “group two” enforcement positions at the liquor commission could jeopardize the tobacco enforcement money that flows to Health and Human Services, and expressed confidence that the enforcement division would ultimately be preserved. The main hearing was on Senate Bill 19, which would modernize hotel and motel statutes by repealing outdated requirements. The sponsor and the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association said the bill would remove obsolete rules such as the old guest book/card system and antiquated posting requirements for room rates and motel signs. Members questioned whether the bill would eliminate the requirement to record guest departure dates or affect inspection rights, and the witnesses said the intent was only to remove the book-and-card reference while leaving the rest of the recordkeeping requirement in place. Supporters argued the rate-posting rules are widely ignored, hard to enforce, and outdated in an era of digital reservations and variable pricing; the committee also discussed whether any consumer-protection purpose remained. The public hearing on SB 19 was then closed. The committee then heard Senate Bill 280FN, which would require food delivery services to have an agreement with a restaurant or food retail store before offering delivery from that business. The sponsor said the bill restores a prior law that had sunset and was intended to prevent third-party platforms from listing restaurants without consent. Restaurant industry testimony strongly supported the bill, describing problems with unauthorized listings, delayed deliveries, and reimbursement disputes, and saying the agreement requirement protects restaurant brands and consumer expectations. Members shared examples of delivery problems and voiced support for reinstating the safeguard.

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• And it's approved training.
• and now you'd still be in the training and now you'd still be in the training class<01:30:27.120
• will pay for a portion of that training. will pay for a portion of that training.
• > training.
• search if it's approved training, right? search if it's approved training, right?

Keywords: 1189, house, all